Sidestreaker

Chapter 4-Base cleaning, a Flight to death and A Battle in Chicago part 1

The Autobots and I were fixing up base the next day. They had the TV on, but nobody was really paying much attention to it until the screen flickered to an image of Sentinel's face. "Defenders of Earth. We have come for your natural resources to rebuild our damaged planet. When we have transported all we need, we will leave you world in peace. For such peace to exist, you must immediately exile the Autobot rebels you have harbored. Nonnegotiable. Renounce the rebels. We await your reply." Sentinel told them and Mearing stormed in a few seconds later. She had a very cross look on her face. "I'm sorry. We have to send you back to space." she said, talking to the Autobots. I glanced up at dad worriedly, and I saw that dad was looking at me as well sadly. 

"Let's get the spaceship ready," he said. I glanced to where Sam walk onto base. It was a few days later, and the spaceship was prepared. The Autobots and I had just driven from base to the space center, where the Xantium was being launched. The day that dad, the Autobots and I were leaving Earth and going back to space, never to return. "Hey," Sam said, sounding glum. I kneeled to meet him. "Hey," I replied, just as downcast. Mearing walked up to them before they stepped out of the building. "We'll debrief you in transit," she told Sam. Sam looked uneasy. "Yeah, I really don't see how I can be of any help," he said. Sam P.O.V. We glanced at the nearby TV, where a news reporter was reporting about the exaltation of the Autobots and RJ. 

"They can't do this," I stated to Carly, Simmons and Dutch. "You gotta tell them. They can't do that. These are our allies. The Autobots fought for us. They fought with us and they've proven that they're on our side. They've been a great ally, and we've benefited from the agreement that we have with them." I continued loudly. "And where are we now? Facing an enemy invasion with an enemy that has the means to deploy countless more." Mearing demanded. They entered the private plane that was taking them to the space center. "If there is any more that you know, anything at all about the enemy's intentions, now is the time to tell." I shook my head, but I was a little hesitant. "Autobots have no way of leaving this planet," I said and Mearing shook her head. "And that is where you're wrong. Its name is the Xantium. It brought the second wave of Autobots, and it's been under NASA's care and study ever since. We linked it with a decommissioned shuttle to maintain military control until they're gone." she told me and I interrupted her. 

"So basically, you're not giving them any chance to come back," I said as we landed in half an hour, and as we walked towards the ship, passed by Leadfoot and Roadbuster, who were arguing. "Gonna be ten thousand pounds of torque on that itsy-bisty bolt, not nineteen!" Leadfoot told Roadbuster angrily. "You're gonna risk the lives of all me mates! I'll ball ya!" Roadbuster shouted. Mearing turned to Sam. "These guys are the Wreckers," she informed Sam. "They take care of the Xantium. We don't let them off the base much, cause they're assholes." Mearing continued. "I heard of them from RJ. She said that they didn't like her at first but after that they loved being around." I said about them. "You know that if you need to talk to me, I'm here, right?" Epps said to me. I gave him a small smile and nodded, the barest trace of tears in my eyes. Epps smiled back and then looked at the Autobots, RJ and the spaceship with a sad expression on his face. "Kicking the Autobots out. Can you believe this is happening?" I said gestured to the spaceship. "Where do you think it's taking them?" I asked. Epps shrugged. "Any planet but here," he answered sadly. 

Suddenly, a familiar voice interrupted them. "I wanna talk to whoever's in charge here!" Simmons shouted, in a wheelchair and rolling himself in. Then he turned to see Mearing, and he raised an eyebrow. "Well, well, well. Charlotte Mearing." Simmons said and Mearing nodded tensely. "Agent Simmons. Former Agent Simmons." Mearing said. Simmons frowned at that. "So, I see you survived Washington." She said and Simmons waved his hand dismissively. "Washington, Egypt, heartbreak. I survive. I will survive. They're bringing everybody in. Putting intel on the table. And if you think deporting several Autobots is gonna solve a damn thing..." he replied but Mearing interrupted him. "It's out of my hands," she told him and he raised an eyebrow. "Moving up in the world, huh? Your booty looks excel-launt." he said and I grimaced. "That's disgusting," I stated as both ignored me and Mearing glared at Simmons. "You ever say a word to anyone about what happened that night in Quantico, I'll cut your heart out," Mearing threatened as Epps raised an eyebrow.